Occupational Therapist - OT

Boost Home Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based OT services in the Tampa area. You will administer occupational therapy in patients' homes under physician orders and the plan of care, coordinating with clinical leadership to ensure optimal recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, mobility improvement, and periodic care planning discussions with the patient and family.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and AOTA.
• Eligible for the National Registration Examination (AOTA).
• Currently licensed by the state board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners, if licensure applies.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed occupational therapy on an intermittent basis in patients' homes.
• Perform initial assessment, develop and modify plan of care, and reassess every 30 days.
• Consult with physicians regarding treatment changes.

Education

Accredited OT program

National Certification examination eligible

State licensure

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?

Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor/Manager.

Why join our team

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supported in the field
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay

What you’ll be doing

• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capability.
• Periodically participate with all other home care personnel in patient’s care planning.
• Provide prescribed occupational therapy and all skilled procedures.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
• Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment.

What we’re looking for

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and /or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, -or-
• Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Currently licensed by the Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners in the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply
• Minimum of one year in an acute care setting.
• Two (2) years experience in Home Health preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation